Advanced Clinical Practice – Upper GI Oncology

7 days ago


Stockport, Stockport, United Kingdom Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

The post holder will be practising autonomously as an advanced clinical practitioner who demonstrates highly developed specialist knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of patients on an Upper GI Cancer pathway. You will demonstrate competence across the four pillars of advanced practice and encompass the skills of advanced clinical assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment across the breadth of the specialist cancer pathway. The role will include undertaking independent outpatient clinics, ward rounds for relevant in- patients, assessing and formulating management plans, as well as providing advice, education and support to staff, patients, their families and carers.

The post holder will support new ways of working that emphasises a more efficient and patient focused service, and will ensure the safe treatment, referral, and discharge of patients with

a suspected or confirmed cancer diagnosis. You will have responsibility for leading the on-going development of clinical practice and standards of care within the Upper GI service, including the development of policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines in collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues and according to relevant local, regional and national guidance. The post holder will deliver a 85% clinical component to their role and 10% related to appraisal, clinical audit, teaching, continuous professional development and research.

Main duties of the job

Work autonomously as an advanced practitioner within the speciality, managing a caseload of patients and delivering individualised direct patient care. Direct responsibility for assessment, examination, investigation and diagnosis of patients within their area of work. Appropriately treat patients, resulting in the safe management and appropriate referral or discharge of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations. Participate in multidisciplinary clinics, participate in ward rounds, patient reviews and multidisciplinary team meetings. Undertake a variety of clinical skills and provide treatment/ advice as per speciality and scope of practice. Using agreed protocols of clinical practice and professional guidelines. Request and / or undertake diagnostic procedures and clinical investigations related to plans of care. Undertake non-medical prescribing and provide advice on medical management issues associated with the patient speciality group. Work within the Trust policy for Medicines Management. Utilise advanced knowledge and skills relating to the speciality to provide specialist advice to other members of the multidisciplinary team on aspects of patient assessment and care

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

o NHS pension scheme membership

o Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further

o NHS Staff discounts

o Cycle to work scheme

oSalary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt

o Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be practising autonomously as an advanced clinical practitioner who demonstrates highly developed specialist knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of patients on an Upper GI Cancer pathway. You will demonstrate competence across the four pillars of advanced practice and encompass the skills of advanced clinical assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment across the breadth of the specialist cancer pathway. The role will include undertaking independent outpatient clinics, ward rounds for relevant in- patients, assessing and formulating management plans, as well as providing advice, education and support to staff, patients, their families and carers.

The post holder will support new ways of working that emphasises a more efficient and patient focused service, and will ensure the safe treatment, referral, and discharge of patients with

a suspected or confirmed cancer diagnosis. You will have responsibility for leading the on-going development of clinical practice and standards of care within the Upper GI service, including the development of policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines in collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues and according to relevant local, regional and national guidance. The post holder will deliver a 85% clinical component to their role and 10% related to appraisal, clinical audit, teaching, continuous professional development and research.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £ This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary

In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent qualification and evidence or advance practice credentialing

Desirable

Higher Education qualification in speciality field

Knowledge

Essential

Non- Medical prescribing course

Desirable

Teaching or relevant experience qualification

Skills and Ability

Essential

Excellent communication skills and able to communicate with MDT

Desirable

Clinical assessment of healthcare needs

Experience

Essential

Post registration (3 years minimum) experience at a senior level (band 7 or above) in a speciality area.

Desirable

Advanced Life Support qualification

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